Juicy Election
Not to sound too cliché, but everyone really should exercise their right to vote today, especially considering just how huge this year’s electoral results are. I originally walked into the office today planning on writing about which candidates I think you all should support, but I’ve got to admit, my day has been completely derailed […]
Event on Campus Calls for Student Votes in Primary
Anticipation for Super Tuesday was high in Storke Plaza yesterday afternoon at the Get Out the Vote Rally presented by the Campus Democrats.
Belgian Brawler Charms the Lantern
In case you hadn’t noticed, I’ve tried to aim the entertainment column toward television – mainly because the Artsweek page seems to have everything pretty well covered when it comes to music and movies.
He Said, He Said
All this talk about the gap between the Eastern and Western Conferences decreasing is ridiculous. The East is as good as its been in a long time, at the top of the standings, but the triumvirate of Boston, Detroit and Orlando doesn’t have a chance against the Western powers. The Celtic’s bandwagon is growing day […]
Greka Oil May Sue SB Fire Dept. Over Order
Greka Energy Corporation has threatened the Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. with legal action in response to what the energy corporation calls the department’s “arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable” approach to dealing with the company’s recent oil spills.
Misguided Prejudice Hampers Protestors
As Darwin BondGraham reminded us last Friday, (“Protesting Reflects Harder Times,” Daily Nexus, Feb. 1) we are rapidly approaching a season of activism, political campaigns and many opportunities for students of all political persuasions to get involved in very important issues and have their voices heard. I welcome this with open arms.
He Said, He Said
First of all, let the record show that the historic concept of a “He Said, He Said” column was invented by the sports desk, and thus, if said concept appears anywhere else in the Nexus, other writers are clearly just copying our fresh ideas. Any such column in which one “He” is not Chris and […]
Repairs, Weather Force Closure of Rec Cen Hot Tub
The Rec Cen got a little less bubbly last Friday when its outdoor hot tub was shut down due to corroded materials and rainy weather.
SB Begins Season With Pair of Wins
With National Championship aspirations in the back of their minds, the UCSB men’s lacrosse team got its season off to a great start over the weekend with back-to-back wins over Northern California foes Cal and Stanford. The #3 Gauchos (2-0) defeated the Bears (1-1) 9-7 on Friday night on the strength of five second- quarter goals. The next day, UCSB continued its winning ways with an 8-3 victory over the Cardinal (1-1).